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Nazir Afzal OBE and legal team prepare evidence dossier for full investigation into lockdown misconduct case against Dominic Cummings

Former Chief Prosecutor Nazir Afzal OBE and his legal team are preparing a dossier of evidence and submissions to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), with the aim of bringing about…

August 3, 2020
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Cummings Case: Appeal for Witnesses

Today’s Guardian newspaper report on the latest regarding Nazir Afzal’s questioning of the Durham and Metropolitan Police and the Crown Prosecution Service. Here is link to their full article. Mike…

August 3, 2020
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Trade union official unlawfully arrested on picket line launches crowdfunder to fund legal challenge

Franck Magennis, who was unlawfully arrested on 13 January as part of a picket line to fight for the rights of NHS workers, has launched a crowdfunder to help fight…

July 29, 2020
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Prosecution against Dominic Cummings: Nazir Afzal calls on Police Commissioner and prosecution authorities for further information and proper investigation

On Friday 3rd July, Nazir Afzal’s lawyers, Hodge Jones & Allen, wrote three letters – to the Chief Constable of Durham police, the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, the Director…

July 5, 2020
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Judge finds London Borough of Islington failed to properly notify homeless citizen when terminating his temporary accommodation

A homeless man who was denied accommodation by his local authority, has won his case against the London Borough of Islington after the borough failed to follow due process, as…

June 22, 2020
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Former senior Crown Prosecutor, Nazir Afzal publicly announces he joins citizens’ campaign for Dominic Cummings to be investigated and, if the evidence is there, prosecuted for breach of Coronavirus regulations

Nazir Afzal says: “The big divide was never between leave and remain, nor black and white, nor men and women, nor north and south. It’s between those with power and…

June 14, 2020
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Launch of Citizens’ Bid for Prosecution of Dominic Cummings

Doctors and nurses, scientists, COVID survivors, families of COVID victims and ordinary citizens from around the country are among a group of people today setting out plans for Dominic Cummings…

June 7, 2020
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Lawyers from HJA raise concerns that COVID regulations are being used to clamp down on peaceful protest

The law firm also believes the COVID regulations can be challenged, as they are not compliant with the European Convention on Human Rights Top criminal lawyers from the London-based social…

June 3, 2020
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Senior Family Lawyer joins Hodge Jones & Allen

Hodge Jones & Allen takes pleasure in announcing the appointment of Sarah Harding, an experienced family lawyer who joins the London-based firm as a Partner. Sarah brings with her 14…

June 1, 2020
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‘Hall of Fame’ lawyer and Head of Crime retires from HJA after 35 years

Nigel Richardson, one of England’s foremost criminal lawyers, has retired as Head of Crime at Hodge Jones & Allen, but will remain with the firm to act as a consultant.…

May 27, 2020
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Widow receives long-awaited compensation owed following husband’s exposure to asbestos

Christine Glover has received compensation from her late husband’s employer, J. Lyons Food Products Limited (previously known as Henry Telfer Limited), after continuing his fight for compensation following his diagnosis…

May 26, 2020
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Renowned Criminal Justice Lawyer Mike Schwarz joins Hodge Jones & Allen

Pre-eminent protest and human rights lawyer Mike Schwarz has joined the Criminal Defence practice at Hodge Jones & Allen (HJA) as a Partner, working alongside Raj Chada and his team.…

April 28, 2020
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Resident wins next step in legal case against HS2 Ltd, ahead of High Court hearing in May

HS2 Ltd is ordered by Judge to reveal detailed drawings and plans for the approach into Euston to prove safety measures are paramount The High Court has ordered HS2 Ltd…

April 28, 2020
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Today we mark 27th anniversary of Stephen Lawrence’s death

Today, on the 27th anniversary of Stephen Lawrence’s death, his father Neville Lawrence would like to extend his most heartfelt sympathies to the families who are losing family members and…

April 22, 2020
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Former contractor exposed to asbestos wins settlement following mesothelioma diagnosis

Mr Ronald Oiller, 69, of Romney Marsh, Kent, has been awarded compensation from his ex-employers, having been exposed to asbestos at Dungeness B Power Station in Kent during the mid-1970s.…

April 16, 2020
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Law firm calls on Government to confirm stance on Oakervee claim that HS2 tunnels into Euston pose “major risks”

In the latest development in a case brought by a London resident against HS2 Ltd, the Department for Transport has acknowledged the findings of its recent Oakervee Review, which states…

April 9, 2020
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Judicial review by parents seeking full inquest into murder of their daughter to take place on 24-25 March

The hearing of a judicial review brought by the parents of a woman murdered by a double killer is to take place at the Royal Courts of Justice on 24…

March 17, 2020
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Breakthrough Tribunal ruling: PKU diet a ‘therapy’ for Personal Independence Payments

A Tribunal has held that the dietary treatment for patients with phenylketonuria is a therapy for the purposes of Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare metabolic condition…

March 13, 2020
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Former contractor exposed to asbestos wins significant settlement to help his battle with mesothelioma

Alan Moutarde, 76, of Minster-on-Sea on the Isle of Sheppey, has been awarded a six-figure sum in compensation from his ex-employers, having been exposed to asbestos for more than 15…

March 10, 2020
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Widow receives long-awaited compensation owed to husband following asbestos exposure

Rosita Treece has received compensation from her deceased husband’s employer, John Crisp Ltd, after continuing his fight for compensation following his diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma. Alan Treece worked as a…

March 10, 2020
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